The Future of Human Leadership 2026

A cinematic experience for founders, CEOs, directors and aspiring leaders.
About this Event

LEADERSHIP IS CHANGING

The Industrial Revolution changed how we worked. The Internet changed how we connected. Artificial Intelligence is changing how we lead. As the world becomes more automated, distracted and disconnected, one thing is becoming more valuable than ever: HUMAN CONNECTION.

The Future of Human Leadership is a cinematic leadership experience for founders, CEOs, directors, senior leaders and aspiring leaders who want to understand what great leadership looks like in the age of AI. This is for leaders who refuse to be average.

WHAT IS HUMAN LEADERSHIP?
“The ability to bring out the best in people through self awareness, connection, influence and culture.” Jamie Wray, Founder of Ways to WOW

THREE PRINCIPLES.

01 | SELF LEADERSHIP. BECOME THE LEADER YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS.

Explore the mindset, confidence and self awareness required to lead yourself before you can effectively lead others.

02 | INFLUENCE. INSPIRE AND LEAD OTHERS.

Learn how stronger communication, connection and trust can help you influence behaviour, inspire action and create greater impact.

03 | TEAM LEADERSHIP. BUILD A HIGH PERFORMING CULTURE.

Discover how to build greater accountability, ownership and consistency across your team and create a culture capable of delivering lasting results.

THIS ISN’T ANOTHER CONFERENCE.

It’s a cinematic leadership experience designed to make you think, feel and lead differently.

Expect:

• Cinematic storytelling

• Live music

• Leadership psychology

• Thought provoking conversations

• Practical leadership frameworks

• Interactive Q&A

• Meaningful human connection

• Leadership networking

Every element of the experience has been designed to challenge your thinking, raise your standards and leave you with ideas you can take straight back into your business and team.

THE VENUE

EVERYMAN CINEMA

LIVERPOOL Leadership development, but not as you know it. Set inside the Metquarter on Victoria Street, Everyman Liverpool provides the perfect environment for a leadership experience designed to feel completely different from the typical conference room. Think comfortable velvet sofas, immersive lighting and sound, a retro styled bar and a cinema screen bringing every keynote and conversation to life.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This experience has been created for:

• CEOs

• Founders

• Directors

• Senior Leaders

• HR Leaders

• Learning & Development Professionals

• Future Leaders

• Experts & Consultants

• Anyone preparing to step into a bigger leadership role

DON’T COME ALONE

Great leadership isn’t built by one person. It’s built by one team. Bring the people you lead alongside you so your leadership team hears the same message, develops a shared understanding and returns to the business ready to lead with greater clarity, consistency and confidence.

SPEAKERS

JAMIE WRAY Founder, Ways to WOW.

Headline Speaker & Host Jamie Wray is the Founder of Ways to WOW, an international keynote speaker and a leading voice in human connection, leadership and business transformation. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience across sectors including hospitality, healthcare, property, education and professional services, Jamie explores how more human leadership can transform teams, cultures, customer experiences and businesses.

PAUL TOWNSEND Pro Vice Chancellor, Liverpool John Moores University.

A leader committed to developing future talent and strengthening collaboration between education, industry and the wider Liverpool business community.

ALISON LOBB Managing Partner, Morecrofts.

Alison leads Morecrofts with a strong focus on people and culture, demonstrating how businesses can continue to grow while protecting the qualities and values that make them successful.

GARY MILLAR MBE, Entrepreneur, Author & Former Lord Mayor.

Entrepreneur, mentor and former Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Gary is known for championing entrepreneurship, inclusive growth and the power of helping others succeed.

ELAINE CLARKE Founder & CEO, Baa Bar Group.

A recognised Liverpool hospitality entrepreneur who has built and led one of the city’s best known hospitality brands through resilience, innovation and strong leadership.

SIMON KROL Founder & Director, Krol Corlett Group.

Founder and Director of a rapidly growing construction and development business built around trust, ambition and strong leadership.

JAMIE ANDERSON COO, National Museums Liverpool

A senior leader helping shape one of the UK’s largest museum groups, with a focus on building strong teams and creating unforgettable experiences.

MORE SPEAKERS TO BE ANNOUNCED

BOOK YOUR TICKETS TODAY

GENERAL ADMISSION (including VAT) : £178.80

YOUR FULL EVENT EXPERIENCE Includes:

• Full day event access

• Interactive Q&A with speakers

• Leadership Connections networking

• Leadership lunch

• Event workbook.

Perfect for: Founders, leaders and professionals who want the complete Future of Human Leadership experience

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE (including VAT) £298.80
ONLY 20 PLACES AVAILABLE

Take the experience beyond the cinema. Includes everything within General Admission, plus:

• Invitation to the private Leadership Circle Dinner

• Reserved premium seating

• Exclusive networking with founders, CEOs and senior leaders

• Welcome drink on arrival

THE LEADERSHIP CIRCLE DINNER is reserved exclusively for Leadership Circle guests. Continue the conversations from the day over food and drinks alongside a carefully selected group of founders, CEOs, and senior leaders. No awkward networking. No surface level conversations. Just meaningful connections, shared experiences and the opportunity to build relationships that continue long after the event.

LEADERSHIP TEAM PASS (including VAT) £595.20
Admits 4 PEOPLE

SAVE over £100!

Great leadership isn’t built by one person. Bring your leadership team into the experience together and create a shared foundation for how you want to lead, communicate and perform.

Includes:

• 4 full day event passes

• Reserved seating together

• Interactive Q&A with speakers

• Leadership lunch

• Event workbooks.

Perfect for: Leadership teams who want to experience the day together and take the conversations, frameworks and ideas back into their organisation.

Agenda

🕑: 11:30 AM
Arrival & leaders reception
🕑: 12:20 PM
The Future of Human Leadership
🕑: 01:00 PM
Leadership psychology & mindset
🕑: 01:30 PM
Leadership lunch & connections
🕑: 02:15 PM
The heart of leadership
🕑: 02:30 PM
Guest keynote
🕑: 02:45 PM
Why people follow great leaders
🕑: 04:00 PM
Future of Leadership panel
🕑: 05:00 PM
Transforming culture & experience
🕑: 05:20 PM
The PABI model
🕑: 06:00 PM
Event close & Leadership Lounge afterparty